Carmelo Anthony: 'Playoff run won't affect decision'

New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony has insisted that whether or not the franchise make the playoffs this season will not affect his decision this summer.

The 29-year-old will likely test free agency at the end of the season, but has previously hinted at a willingness to continue his career with the Knicks.

"I don't think about it like that, that I want to make the playoffs before I make that decision. That decision is going to happen regardless. That time is going to come," he said, Newsday reports.

New York face a difficult task of making the playoffs this year, as they currently sit with a 21-37 record and are still over five games adrift of the Atlanta Hawks in the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.